Richland County deputies say a 14-year-old believed to once be in "imminent danger" has been located safely.

Deputies sent out an alert Wednesday after 14-year-old Khadence Sharpe was last seen on Monday at her home on Loggerhead Road. On Wednesday, Sharpe's family received a message from her phone that led them to believe she was in serious danger.

Lt. Curtis Wilson with the Richland County Sheriff's Department says Sharpe was located in the 2300 block of Two Notch Road. Wilson says she called deputies early Thursday morning and told them to find her there. She told deputies she was kidnapped and the incident is being investigated.

Youngstown State University student Albert Maruna was caught red-handed and arrested this week after he allegedly attempted to have sex with a 15-year-old boy, who turned out to be an undercover officer.

Youngstown State University student Albert Maruna was caught red-handed and arrested this week after he allegedly attempted to have sex with a 15-year-old boy, who turned out to be an undercover officer.